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David Pasquesi
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David Pasquesi on stage after a show at iO Chicago in April 2013.
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| Born | December 22, 1960 (age 64) |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
David Pasquesi (born December 22, 1960) is an American actor and comedian. He is known for his many roles in movies and TV shows. Some of his well-known appearances include Father of the Bride, Strangers with Candy, and The Book of Boba Fett. He is also famous for his live improv comedy shows.
Early Life and Education
David Pasquesi was born in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in a town called Lake Bluff, Illinois. He went to Lake Forest High School.
Acting and Comedy Career
David Pasquesi has had a long career in acting and comedy. He has starred in short films like Regrets. He also co-starred in the movie I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With.
He is also a talented writer. He wrote for TV shows such as Exit 57 and Strangers with Candy. He also helped create and write the Spike TV series Factory. Another show he co-wrote and starred in was Cop Show.
In 2009, David Pasquesi played Claudio Vincenzi in the movie Angels & Demons. He also had a supporting role in the film Year One. In this movie, he played the Prime Minister of Sodom. He also co-created a new show called Merkin Penal. You might also know him as "Knife Man" from the show At Home with Amy Sedaris.
Improv Comedy
David Pasquesi is a very skilled improv comedian. Improv comedy is when performers make up scenes and stories on the spot. He has performed at famous improv theaters like The Second City, iO Theater, and Annoyance Theatre.
In the early 1980s, he learned from a legendary improv teacher named Del Close. David Pasquesi was part of the first improv team at iO Theater called "Baron's Barracudas". He also performed in four main shows at Second City. He has acted in plays at the Steppenwolf Theatre and the Goodman Theatre.
TJ and Dave
Since 2002, David Pasquesi has been performing a special improv show with T. J. Jagodowski. Their show is called "TJ and Dave". It is entirely made up on the spot. In 2006, they started performing their show monthly in New York City.
The show is known for its clever characters and quick thinking. It often involves subtle humor and smart dialogue. Many famous actors and comedians have watched their show. These include Tracy Letts, Michael Shannon, and Mike O'Brien.
A documentary film was made about their show in 2009. It was called Trust Us, This is All Made Up. The film shows a "T.J. and Dave" performance. It was directed by Alex Karpovsky.
Selected Film and Television Roles
David Pasquesi has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Movies
- Father of the Bride (1991) as Hanck, the Caterer
- Groundhog Day (1991) as Psychiatrist
- The Fugitive (1993) as Newscaster
- The Watcher (2000) as Norton
- Angels & Demons (2009) as Claudio Vincenzi
- Year One (2009) as Prime Minister
- To Rome with Love (2012) as Tim
- Last Looks (2022) as Darius Jamshidi
Television Shows
- Common Law (1996) as Henry Beckett (5 episodes)
- Strangers with Candy (1999–2000) as Stew (4 episodes)
- According to Jim (2005) as Dave (2 episodes)
- Boss (2011–2012) as Jack Bentley (5 episodes)
- The Mob Doctor (2012–2013) as Dr. Ian Flanigan (9 episodes)
- Chicago Fire (2013–2019) as Erik McAuley / McAuley (3 episodes)
- Veep (2013–2019) as Andrew Meyer (15 episodes)
- At Home with Amy Sedaris (2017–2020) as Tony Pugnalata (10 episodes)
- Lodge 49 (2018–2019) as Blaise St. John (20 episodes)
- The Book of Boba Fett (2021–2022) as Mok Shaiz's majordomo (5 episodes)
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) as Craig Hollis / Mr. Immortal
See also
In Spanish: David Pasquesi para niños
